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Assessment tool

Version 1.0 Issue Date: August 2018

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to schedule and monitor the hygienic, safe and secure transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products, for domestic or international markets. The efficient transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products results in the satisfaction of customer requirements.

This unit is of use to livestock buyers and coordinators, transport managers and finance managers operating in a meat industry context.

At this level individuals exercise considerable responsibility and accountability within enterprise structures and are required to make primary contributions to the values, goals and operations of the enterprise. They will typically have responsibility for establishing and reviewing systems for their site or department. They may be assisted by external experts to develop plans and strategies.

This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Implement requirements for the transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

1.1 Identify and follow regulatory, customer and enterprise requirements for the hygienic, safe and timely transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

1.2 Assess and allocate resource requirements

2. Establish transportation policies and procedures

2.1 Develop systems and procedures for the operation of meat transport vehicles for the hygienic and safe transport of meat, meat products and meat by-products

2.2 Develop security procedures and systems

2.3 Establish and maintain reporting and recording procedures

2.4 Develop and monitor supplier quality requirements and standards

2.5 Inform and mentor personnel, including contractors, in the performance of their obligations and responsibilities, including workplace health and safety

3. Manage transportation logistics

3.1 Analyse and select transport options

3.2 Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules according to customer and production requirements

3.3 Complete documentation according to enterprise, customer and regulatory requirements

3.4 Maintain vehicles to ensure the hygienic transportation of meat

3.5 Operate storage facilities according to enterprise and regulatory requirements

use available communication and information technology systems to monitor transportation purchase, schedule and track consignments, and collect and analyse performance information

work effectively as an individual and as a team member

The candidate must demonstrate an in depth technical and theoretical knowledge of:

food safety requirements for meat and meat product transportation

regulatory and workplace requirements relating to the transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

potential impact and costs of inappropriate transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products, including public liability and loss of custom

public and workplace health and safety obligations relating to the transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

requirements for maintaining product quality during transportation

The candidate must demonstrate competency through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and authority under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must be conducted in a workplace context under normal production and operating conditions.

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Implement requirements for the transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

1.1 Identify and follow regulatory, customer and enterprise requirements for the hygienic, safe and timely transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

1.2 Assess and allocate resource requirements

2. Establish transportation policies and procedures

2.1 Develop systems and procedures for the operation of meat transport vehicles for the hygienic and safe transport of meat, meat products and meat by-products

2.2 Develop security procedures and systems

2.3 Establish and maintain reporting and recording procedures

2.4 Develop and monitor supplier quality requirements and standards

2.5 Inform and mentor personnel, including contractors, in the performance of their obligations and responsibilities, including workplace health and safety

3. Manage transportation logistics

3.1 Analyse and select transport options

3.2 Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules according to customer and production requirements

3.3 Complete documentation according to enterprise, customer and regulatory requirements

3.4 Maintain vehicles to ensure the hygienic transportation of meat

3.5 Operate storage facilities according to enterprise and regulatory requirements

use available communication and information technology systems to monitor transportation purchase, schedule and track consignments, and collect and analyse performance information

work effectively as an individual and as a team member

The candidate must demonstrate an in depth technical and theoretical knowledge of:

food safety requirements for meat and meat product transportation

regulatory and workplace requirements relating to the transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

potential impact and costs of inappropriate transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products, including public liability and loss of custom

public and workplace health and safety obligations relating to the transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

requirements for maintaining product quality during transportation

The candidate must demonstrate competency through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and authority under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must be conducted in a workplace context under normal production and operating conditions.

A minimum of three different forms of assessment must be used.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice

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Comments/feedback

Identify and follow regulatory, customer and enterprise requirements for the hygienic, safe and timely transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

Assess and allocate resource requirements

Develop systems and procedures for the operation of meat transport vehicles for the hygienic and safe transport of meat, meat products and meat by-products

Develop security procedures and systems

Establish and maintain reporting and recording procedures

Develop and monitor supplier quality requirements and standards

Inform and mentor personnel, including contractors, in the performance of their obligations and responsibilities, including workplace health and safety

Analyse and select transport options

Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules according to customer and production requirements

Complete documentation according to enterprise, customer and regulatory requirements

Maintain vehicles to ensure the hygienic transportation of meat

Operate storage facilities according to enterprise and regulatory requirements

Track and monitor consignments

Calculate cost of storage and transport

Prepare and monitor transport budget

Review procedures for cost savings

Develop contingency plans according to enterprise requirements

Analyse changing circumstances, and prioritise and clarify responses

Communicate impacts of changed schedules to all relevant parties

Monitor and review resources, procedures and schedules for effectiveness and efficiency

Include customer feedback and requirements in review of transportation procedures and schedules

Involve team in continuous improvement processes

Determine customer requirements

Resolve customer complaints promptly

Ensure communication strategies are inclusive of the cultural, ethnic and social diversity of individuals and groups

Produce reports according to legal and enterprise requirements

Identify and follow regulatory, customer and enterprise requirements for the hygienic, safe and timely transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

Assess and allocate resource requirements

Develop systems and procedures for the operation of meat transport vehicles for the hygienic and safe transport of meat, meat products and meat by-products

Develop security procedures and systems

Establish and maintain reporting and recording procedures

Develop and monitor supplier quality requirements and standards

Inform and mentor personnel, including contractors, in the performance of their obligations and responsibilities, including workplace health and safety

Analyse and select transport options

Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules according to customer and production requirements

Complete documentation according to enterprise, customer and regulatory requirements

Maintain vehicles to ensure the hygienic transportation of meat

Operate storage facilities according to enterprise and regulatory requirements

Track and monitor consignments

Calculate cost of storage and transport

Prepare and monitor transport budget

Review procedures for cost savings

Develop contingency plans according to enterprise requirements

Analyse changing circumstances, and prioritise and clarify responses

Communicate impacts of changed schedules to all relevant parties

Monitor and review resources, procedures and schedules for effectiveness and efficiency

Include customer feedback and requirements in review of transportation procedures and schedules

Involve team in continuous improvement processes

Determine customer requirements

Resolve customer complaints promptly

Ensure communication strategies are inclusive of the cultural, ethnic and social diversity of individuals and groups